Postcode FY3 8LF is located in an urban city, within the Layton ward of Blackpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Queenstown & Layton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queenstown & Layton is £42,039 per year. The nearest station is Layton (Lancs), about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kingscote Park.
Queenstown & Layton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Queenstown & Layton has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Queenstown & Layton is £42,039 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near FY3 8LF.
Queenstown & Layton near FY3 8LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Layton (Lancs) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Layton (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Layton (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kingscote Park | Large | Walking directions to Kingscote Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £126,000 (about £144 per square foot) in Layton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £330,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £134,000 | £145 |
| Terraced | 40 | £111,500 | £136 |
| Flats | 4 | £97,000 | £118 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £86,250 | £94,238 | £74,000 |
| 2017 | £288,500 | £130,000 | £101,850 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £92,500 | £112,750 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £203,750 | £73,250 | £110,500 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £188,000 | £91,500 | £115,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £48,000 | £130,000 | £85,817 |
| 2022 | £399,950 | £134,995 | £150,000 | £95,000 |
| 2023 | £291,500 | £121,000 | £148,000 | £92,500 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £117,000 | £145,500 | £99,250 |
| 2025 | £281,000 | £97,000 | £130,500 | £111,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | — | £150,000 | £111,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £117 | £122 | £107 | £96 |
| 2017 | £164 | £138 | £114 | £103 |
| 2018 | £162 | £166 | £122 | £103 |
| 2019 | £144 | £125 | £114 | £103 |
| 2020 | £164 | £172 | £135 | £104 |
| 2021 | £199 | £124 | £134 | £111 |
| 2022 | £152 | £149 | £167 | £119 |
| 2023 | £167 | £173 | £152 | £125 |
| 2024 | £194 | £153 | £153 | £125 |
| 2025 | £186 | £118 | £149 | £133 |
| 2026 | £260 | — | £139 | £131 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near FY3 8LF.
In the FY3 8LF postcode area, located within Queenstown & Layton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of FY3 8LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Torsway Convience Store | 40 Torsway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8LD | Walking directions to Torsway Convience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Collingwood Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8BZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 15-21 Layton Road, Blackpool, FY3 8EA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 9 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Folklore | 11 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJ | Walking directions to Folklore |
Annual council tax rates for Blackpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for FY3 8LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Boughton
Layton - Elected 4 May 2023
Kathryn Mary Benson
Layton - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Webb
Blackpool South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around FY3 8LF records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around FY3 8LF in Queenstown & Layton is £126,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to FY3 8LF, including St Mary's Catholic Academy (Good), Christ The King Catholic Academy (Good) and Boundary Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to FY3 8LF is Layton (Lancs), about 1,404 m away.
FY3 8LF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,011 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackpool South covering FY3 8LF is Chris Webb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Boughton (Labour Party) and Kathryn Mary Benson (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.